Criticize Sarah Palin’s stance on Planned Parenthood
Tina Fey’s spot-on impression of former Governor Sarah Palin on the Jan. 23 episode of “Saturday Night Live” highlighted three main things about Palin.
Oppose reinstatement of University’s Al-Quds partnership
On Dec. 23, 2015, the Brandeis-Al-Quds Student Dialogue Initiative announced on its Facebook page that this March it will host five Palestinian Al-Quds students, one faculty member and one staff member at Brandeis.
Re-evaluate United States’ response to Syrian refugees
In the United States and Western Europe, Germany’s welcoming of Middle Eastern and North African refugees has come under fire in recent weeks following an incident on New Year’s Eve in Cologne, Germany.
Recognize glaring hypocrisies in Democratic political party
The Democratic Party often has obvious cognitive dissonance. This has reached an absolute extreme, however, in light of several developments both in America and abroad.
Rise of poverty restores anti-establishment movements
Donald Trump has managed to retain his stranglehold over the Republican field of presidential candidates far longer than most pundits had assumed he would.
Daniel Holtzclaw case highlights need for feminist leaders
On Dec. 10, 2015, Daniel Holtzclaw, a police officer in Oklahoma City, was found guilty on 18 of 36 charges of rape, sexual assault, stalking and oral sodomy.
Views on the News: Child Labor
Human rights organization Amnesty International recently released a report tracing cobalt, an essential element in the production of lithium-ion batteries, back to mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo that practice child labor.
EDITORIAL: Commend University decision on Usen Castle
On Monday, Interim President Lisa Lynch emailed the student body to announce that, beginning in spring 2017, students will no longer be able to live in Usen Castle and that every part of the iconic building beside A and B towers will be torn down over the summer of 2017.
European migrant influx must be handled proactively
On New Year’s Eve in the German city of Cologne, as many as 1000 male refugees are alleged to have sexually assaulted German women in the crowded town square.
EDITORIAL: Plan new Student Union initiatives for new semester
The Student Union will hold spring semester elections on Jan. 22, voting in new members of the Allocations Board and Senate.
Reprimand United States’ misguided Iranian foreign policy
Several months ago, when the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was discussed, proponents of the deal assured skeptics that it would constrain Iranian actions.
Evaluate Democratic candidates’ foreign policy views
In his final State of the Union address, President Obama hoped to redefine the U.S.’s role in international and global affairs.
EDITORIAL: Honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as a revolutionary figure in the progression of African-American civil rights and the use of non-violent protest.
Anonymous hacking brings light to systemic animal abuse
I remember when I was younger, I wanted to be a marine biologist. That pull to the deep unknown engulfed me, and nothing could ever prove to surpass all the creatures that filled that vessel. My parents would buy me book after book on every species known in the ocean, yet as that desire was fulfilled, I would again strive to learn more.
Views on the News: Affluenza
Last Tuesday, Tonya Couch was released from prison after helping her son, Ethan Couch – who caused a fatal car crash on June 15, 2013 – avoid justice in Mexico.
Encourage competition in politics to appeal to young voters
This election cycle, a combination of procedure and unpredictable events pose a serious threat to voter turnout, particularly among young voters, or voters ages 18 to 35. The first of these problems is the scheduling of elections in the U.S., which disincentivizes voter turnout, particularly among young people pretty much every election cycle.
Criticisms of Fisher’s appearance prove misguided
One day, a creature by the name of Jabba the Hutt captured Alderon’s Princess Leia, and he put her in a gold bikini, the Gold Bikini.
Views on the News: Gun Control
Last Tuesday, President Barack Obama enacted new executive actions aimed at mitigating mass shootings, suicides and killings across the country.
Question US politics amid UK proposed Trump ban
“United States President Banned from the United Kingdom” — if the presidential race continues as it has and British citizens have their way, Americans could see this headline within a year.
EDITORIAL: Consider University politics during presidency
Following an eight-month search for the ninth University president, the Board of Trustees announced Ronald D.
The Boston Red Sox still need improvement
Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support
AFCON Tournament result controversially overturned
Brandeis AAUP demands admin to cease business with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, primary provider of ICE’s vehicles
Road to the Oscars: “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another”